Gibbs Gage Architects Concept Plan for a Chestermere Civic and Recreation Complex for the City of Chestermere APRIL 2020 | Project # 19040 Table of Contents

Executive Summary...... 4

Introduction...... 6 Previous Studies And Documents...... 7 Terms Of Reference...... 8 Project Process...... 8

Background and context...... 10 Policy context...... 11 Stakeholder Engagement Summary...... 12

Program Development...... 15 Program Components...... 15 Fieldhouse and Community Centre...... 16 Public Library...... 18 City Hall...... 19 Ice Arenas...... 20 Future Aquatics...... 21

Site Options...... 22 Context...... 23 Site Analysis...... 25 SWOT Analyses...... 27 Test Fits...... 30

Recommended Concept...... 36 Opportunities and Rationale...... 36 Design Principles and Policy Alignment...... 37 Climate and Sustainability Vision...... 38 Site Plan...... 41 Phasing...... 42 Context Diagrams...... 43 Program Layouts...... 44 Concept Render...... 54 Project Costs...... 56

Recommendations and Next Steps...... 62

Appendix A...... 64 Executive Summary

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In the summer of 2019, Gibbs Gage Architects (GGA), along Following the initial assessment of the existing CRRC building Two sites in Chestermere's planned west end were initially The final recommendation in this Feasibility Study document with David Hewko Planning and Program Management and site, an expanded Feasibility Study was undertaken, considered for the location of the new Civic and Recreation is for a 292,000-square-foot facility built over two phases. (DHP+PM), were engaged jointly by the Recreation, Parks, resulting in this document. The objective of this study was Complex: a site one block south of Chestermere Boulevard This centre will function as an integrated civic, community, and Community Support department of Rocky View County to develop a program for a new recreation complex facility, / Highway 1A, co-located with a planned high school, which and recreation complex from the first phase, which unites (RVC); and the City of Chestermere to complete an assessment select a new site for the facility, test fit the program on this was identified in the Waterbridge Master Area Structure Plan; a new City Hall and public library with a large indoor of the existing Chestermere Regional Recreation Centre site, and produce a Class D costing for the development of the and another site directly on Chestermere Boulevard at the fieldhouse (capable of supporting regulation indoor soccer) (CRRC) facility and site. new facility and site. boundary with the City of Calgary, which could serve as a and community centre spaces. Following phases will add The purpose of the assessment was to determine the best In addition to an ageing recreation facility, the City of gateway to Chestermere. This second site also had the potential three ice arenas and space for a future natatorium with both options for both the building and the site in light of their Chestermere is also faced with an under-sized public library, to be substantially larger than the first site due the opportunity program and leisure water. There is also the potential for age, condition, and location. Options examined included and the possibility of relocating City Hall in an effort to for land negotiations between the City and the land owner, future expansion of both the library and City Hall components significant investment in renovation and/or expansion of the capitalize on future tax revenue from its current location. who is also the developer for the local Bridgeport Outline Plan. as the need arises. current facility, decommissioning of the current facility and Taken together, these conditions present Chestermere with an Site analysis and program test fits were conducted on both The site plan contains 707 parking stalls split over two lots, construction of a new one, or repurposing of the site for other attractive opportunity to develop a distinctive unified Civic sites, and discussions were held with key stakeholders, which may be built in separate phases, as well as land for use. and Recreation Complex that will address multiple civic, resulting in an identified preference for the gateway site based three future athletic fields suitable for use by Chestermere's After reviewing the site, the planning for the City of public, and recreational needs in the community. on the highly-visible and accessible location, the increased many existing athletics clubs and programs including football, Chestermere, and the adjacent use and land uses, GGA A program was developed for the new facility which would amenity that would be possible due to the site's larger area, soccer, and rugby. In addition to providing a connection to concluded that the site is not ideal to plan future recreation integrate needed recreation centre uses such as a fieldhouse and the opportunity to create a distinct landmark and Calgary and a gateway to Chestermere, the site also connects activities. Since continued growth of the City of Chestermere and arenas with civic (City Hall) facilities and community gateway feature for the City of Chestermere. to other recreation amenities including a wetland to the east will result in increased pressure on recreation facilities, and amenities including a public library. Program components Further test fits of the program on the gateway site were and a broader green network which runs through Bridgeport need will soon exceed the capacity of the CRRC (if it has not and their areas were planned based on functional needs undertaken in conjunction with several revisions and and to the rest of Chestermere. already), GGA further recommended that future expansion assessments as well as consideration of regional context, iterations of the facility program. Careful consideration plans be considered on alternate sites within the municipality facilities and market. was given to the type of facility the City of Chestermere with adjacent uses that are more compatible. envisioned, adequate sizing of particular program elements such as the fieldhouse and library, and how all the program elements would be organized on the site to serve the notion of the building as a gateway for the community and a resource for the region.

4 Chestermere CIVIC and Recreation Complex | Concept Plan 5 Introduction

Chestermere is a city of over 20,000 people as of the 2018 civic census, and is projected in the 2016 MDP to have a population of almost 52,000 by the year 2039. While it directly abuts the City of Calgary and is within driving range of a wide assortment of recreational facilities both in Calgary and the surrounding Rocky View County, Chestermere itself is currently served by a single recreational facility: the Chestermere Regional and Recreation Centre (CRRC). Previous Studies And Documents There have been several studies and plans produced in the last decade which relate to the existing CRRC and recreation The CRRC is a 35-year-old facility containing two hockey arenas, a curling rink, a community in general the City of Chestermere. In developing this hall, and several additional program spaces including child care and a seniors' centre. The feasibility study, we reviewed and considered the following CRRC site further contains several play fields for various sports, as well as a parking lot. The documentation: CRRC is located within the City of Chestermere, with the land currently owned by Rocky View County. The facility itself is owned and operated by the Chestermere Regional Community Association (CRCA) until the renewal of a 50-year lease agreement. »» City of Chestermere, Facilities and Amenities Strategic Plan - Master Recreation Plan (2014) The original structure of the CRRC was built in the early 1980s, and has been added to since. »» City of Chestermere, Recreation and Leisure Center The CRRC is well-maintained and well-used, and is an essential community and recreational Feasibility Study (2016, RC Strategies) hub for the City of Chestermere and Rocky View County. However, the age and type of the »» City of Chestermere, Population Growth Projections facility, along with growing demand from both the City and County, mean that both significant (2019) facility renewal or replacement and expansion of capacity will be required in the next decade. A Letter of Opinion from GGA and DHPPM in 2019 concluded that the CRRC site is not ideal to »» CRCA, Business and Feasibility Plans, (2014 – 2016, plan future recreation activities, and recommended that future expansion plans be considered Paul Conrad Consulting) on alternate sites within the municipality with adjacent uses that are more compatible. »» City of Chestermere, Off-site Levy Bylaw for Public Facilities (2019) Concurrently with the need to plan and develop new recreational facilities, the City of »» Waterbridge Master Area Structure Plan (2014) Chestermere began exploring options to relocate City Hall in order to gain tax revenue from »» Gateway Area Structure Plan (2015) the highly-desirable lakefront property on which the current City Hall sits. As the Chestermere »» Bridgeport Outline Plan ((2017) Public Library also occupies the current City Hall building, this would necessitate a relocation of the library. Given the potential synergies of use and operational efficiencies that come »» Chelsea Outline Plan (2017) with co-location, the decision was made to explore the feasibility of developing a new shared »» Dawson’s Landing Outline Plan (2018) recreation, civic, and library facility in the west end of Chestermere. As the vision unfolded, it »» Calgary-Chestermere Interface Intermunicipal became apparent that the site also had the potential to serve as a hub for a future transit park- Development Plan (2019) and-ride location. »» We are also aware that a Regional Recreation Amenities Study This feasibility study contains analyses of two potential sites for a new Chestermere Civic will commence in 2020 as a collaboration among the Cities of and Recreation Complex (CCRC) along with test fits and program development, and lays out Calgary and Chestermere along with Rocky View County. phasing, rationale, and costing for a recommended design concept.

6 Chestermere CIVIC and Recreation Complex | Concept Plan 7 Terms Of Reference In July of 2019, we were engaged jointly by the Recreation, Parks, and Community Support department of Rocky View County, and the City of Chestermere, to complete an assessment of the CRRC facility and site. This assessment resulted in a Letter of Opinion completed in October 2019 in which it was suggested that, given the condition of the existing CRRC facility Final Report to Council and the value of its lakefront location, that a new site be considered for a future recreation facility. Draft Feasibility Report

Following the Letter of Opinion the City of Chestermere further engaged Gibbs Gage Architects Council Presentation to conduct a Feasibility Study for a new Chestermere Civic and Recreation Complex (CCRC) Mar. 10th, 2020 which would include site analysis and selection, program development and layout, concept development, and program costing. Cost Refinement

This study is critical to assist City Council in establishing future priorities for recreation Cost Analysis amenities and to plan for future growth in the area. In early 2020 the City Council will renew the offsite levy bylaw, a discussion that will be informed by the findings of this report. Additionally, the City Council is contemplating the sale of their existing City Hall building as Council Presentation the current lakefront property has greater potential for tax revenue. Furthermore, the existing Jan. 14th, 2020 public library is significantly under-sized given the current population of Chestermere, Program Refinement disregarding any anticipated growth. This combined with the fact that the library is co- located with the existing City Hall, presents great potential for an exciting future facility housing Round table with Mayor multiple programs.

Chestermere Planning Engagement Gibbs Gage were asked to consider all of these factors in carrying out our Feasibility Study. Concept Development

Program Development

Project Process Council Presentation Nov. 26th, 2019 In addition to thorough stakeholder engagement, the project process involved discussions with Public Library Engagement and presentations to Chestermere City Council, Chestermere City planners, a land owner and respective developers, and the Chestermere Public Library Board. These discussions and presentations occurred at critical points during the project development and served to align Developer Engagement the project with the development goals and long term vision of the community. Forming the backbone of the design process, the various points of engagement become critical touchpoints Concept Development around which an iterative design process is centred. Site Analysis Early discussions with land owners and developers in the Fall of 2019 were critical in determining an appropriate site for the new recreation facility, and identifying a shared vision Document Review for the development of a new gateway to Chestermere. The mutual agreement between the City and developers on the value of the chosen site as a gateway, allowed for the development of a Stakeholder Meetings concept and program layout that would respond to the stakeholder vision.

8 Chestermere CIVIC and Recreation Complex | Concept Plan 9 Background and context

Policy context The 2016 Chestermere MDP identifies a Mixed-Use The MASP also calls for a " significant entrance feature and Commercial Corridor along Chestermere Boulevard / character park that welcomes residents to this distinctive, Highway 1A west of Rainbow Road, a north-south corridor recreation oriented community" on Chestermere Boulevard at of Parks and Open Space midway between Rainbow Road the boundary between Chestermere and Calgary, though this and Range Road 284 (which is also the boundary between is not identified in either the Gateway ASP or the Bridgeport the Cities of Calgary and Chestermere), and a Mixed-Use Outline Plan. Commercial Centre where they intersect. Policy 3.5.1.3 In the 2014 Facilities and Amenities Strategic Plan - Master specifically identifies Mixed-Use Commercial areas as Recreation Plan, the first of three identified priorities is opportunities for "public recreational and institutional to conduct a pre-feasibility study for developing a sports facilities", and 3.5.5.1 further states that Mixed-Use and leisure centre. From the plan: " Residents’ strong desire Commercial Corridors "shall accommodate .... institutional for a sports and leisure centre in Chestermere, with an and recreational uses that complement residential aquatics centre, came across clearly in all recreation-related development." community consultations dating back to 2008. According to The 2014 Waterbridge Master Area Structure Plan (MASP) is a 2016 Future Recreation and Leisure Centre Study , 82% of highly recreation-oriented, with a vision that by 2040 seeks households support, to some degree, the development of a new to make Chestermere the “Recreation and Relaxation Oasis recreation and leisure centre in Chestermere. In addition to of Alberta”. The plan calls for a Town Centre on Chestermere leisure aquatics, the top facilities that respondents in the same Boulevard at the site of the Mixed-Use Commercial Centre study agreed should be included in a new recreation facility identified in the MDP above. This Town Centre is meant are: indoor ice sheets, a fitness centre, gymnasium, indoor to contain " retail and service commercial uses, together walking/running track, indoor field facility, fitness/dance with a high school, recreation centre and wetland". Section studio, indoor child playground, dedicated youth space, and a 8.8.1 further states, "the purpose of the recreation centre library. is to provide for a broad range of recreational programs The 2019 Calgary-Chestermere Interface Intermunicipal and facilities to serve the Town. The centre may be located Development Plan sets out a vision and framework for in proximity to the high school and may function as a development along Range Road 284, which is the boundary major destination within the Town Centre. Timing of the between the two Cities. While it does not call for a recreation development of the centre will be determined in the future. The centre in the plan area, it describes the western end of Town’s Facilities and Amenities Plan will inform and guide Chestermere Boulevard and the intersection at the boundary the development of the Recreation Centre." This is reinforced as the plan's Heart Node, which is intended to contain in the 2015 Chestermere Gateway ASP, which calls for a "higher intensity transit-oriented Mixed-use Development, to Regional Recreation Site south of Chestermere Boulevard integrate Natural Features and to accentuate the importance / Highway 1A which will "[provide] opportunities for local of the intersection as a regional connector point." Policy 2.2.11 residents and visitors from across the region to engage in further states that "Feature Mixed-use Developments and recreation activities and social engagement; and again in the landmark elements should be placed near the intersection." 2017 Dawson's Landing Outline Plan, which describes it as a Regional Recreation Area. Genesis Centre, Calgary, Alberta

10 Chestermere CIVIC and Recreation Complex | Concept Plan 11 Stakeholder Engagement Summary Chestermere Vikings Rugby Chestermere Public Library In October of 2019, GGA conducted interviews with key recreational stakeholders about the Matthew Rainey (Rugby Manager) Cathy Burness (Assistant Director) potential development of a new recreation facility for the City of Chestermere. The following Chestermere rugby requirements include a pitch which is Judy Tidlund (Board Member) are summaries of the findings of those interviews. 120m long (100m between try lines, with a further 10m on The Chestermere Public Library is an independent each end) and 65m wide. For younger players, a pitch 65m organization distinct from the City of Chestermere. The long by 45m wide is used. A 70’ ceiling is required for kicking Library expressed a keenness for help and indicated an indoors. Rugby runs in two seasons: a Spring season from interest in co-locating with a future City recreation facility. April to June, and a Fall season in August – September. The Library seeks to be a “hub of the community”, and Chestermere rugby program statistics: provides many social programs for both children and adults. • 100 participants currently, projected to be 300 in ~3+ They would like to update their reference section, which they years describe as a “dinosaur”, and they emphasized Library location City of Chestermere Chestermere Crushers Baseball as crucial to carrying out their mandate. Kathy Russell (Director, Community Operations) Jeremy Thiemann (Vice President) Chestermere Chiefs Football Chestermere Public Library stats: Kate Richards (Community Recreation Coordinator) Chris Wallin (President) Alan Speidel (President) • 43,000 items in the collection Brenda Hewko (CFO) Both Slo-Pitch softball and baseball are offered in The Chestermere Chiefs football program uses the • 420 items per day used Chestermere. Currently three fields around Chestermere are Discussion with the City centered primarily around strategy Chestermere High School field for games and practices, and used, which is not ideal for tournaments. Further, the Prairie and funding. In 2016, as part of the previous Recreation also holds practices at the CRRC. The regular season runs Waters School baseball field is prone to flooding, as is the Chestermere Regional Recreation Association Feasibility Study, and in follow-up to a community needs from August 1st to mid-November, and there’s an off-season Chestermere Lake Middle School field. assessment, a task force was established to prioritize future training program from February to April, as well as a Spring Jody Nouwen (General Manager) indoor recreation amenities. Among the findings was the need Chestermere baseball program statistics: midget league for 15-16-year-olds. Discussion with the CRCA emphasized that the recreation for a larger library, and with changes to the new Municipal • 377 kids aged 4-19 There is a committee in place to raise funds to upgrade centre is a busy facility that plays many roles in the City Government Act, an opportunity to develop a new library Chestermere High School’s football and soccer field to a turf and region. For example, they noted that there is no other offsite levy and bylaw was identified to support the future »» 4 streams field with new change rooms and a new storage area, but equivalent space in Chestermere to the CRRC Hall, and that plan. »» Instructional 110 currently there’s no money in the budget for the projected $3.2 Strathmore football players come to Chestermere to practice. There was discussion of the new off-site levy rates put in place »» T-ball (60-80) Million in upgrades. While the Indus Recreation Centre also has one hockey rink, in 2019 following a report from Greg Weiss of Corvus, and of nearby Langdon, with a population of about 5,000, does not, »» Coach pitch (44-60) The Chiefs program is also very interested in indoor multiple- the impact these will have on phasing requirements. and reportedly wants one. Langdon was also mentioned as sport-configuration facilities, and they note that indoor flag »» Little League (100) potentially being interested in contributing to funding for a The City is also currently redoing their annual population football is growing but not currently available in Chestermere. fieldhouse. projections, in collaboration with Planning and Finance. The »» Softball – 8 teams 90 fast growing Chestermere football program statistics: Both the church and the out of school care program were issue of debt financing capacity for the City was also raised; »» Baseball Alberta (75) the City is projected to cross over the legislated debt limit • 110 kids (grown from 24 over 7-8 seasons) mentioned as good revenue streams for the CRCA. Curling in 2024 as a result of needing to construct a new recreation »» 15u, 18u, Seniors is expected to taper off in the next 5-10 years, and the idea complex. Taxes have been projected to rise based on growth, »» 90 fast diamond (none in the City) Chestermere United FC (Soccer) of repurposing the curling rink space has been considered as well as possibilities around regionalization of curling facilities. but the mill rate is not projected to rise to match inflation. Indoor programs start in January in the main hall with 10-12 Leigh Sutherland (Grassroots Manager & Equipment The CRCA is also interested in a community economic Regional involvement in the project was also discussed. people. Other considerations for indoor facilities include the Manager) development space. Growth in the region is managed by the Calgary Metropolitan recent opening of the Strathmore Motor Products Sports Dave Clark (Executive Director) Region Board (CMRB) since 2018. The current recreation Centre, and the possibility of using the current CRRC curling The Leduc Recreation Centre was discussed as a favourable center is owned and operated by the Chestermere Regional rink space when the ice comes out. Other available indoor Chestermere United FC statistics: example of a “one-stop shop” facility with physiotherapy, food, office space, and a youth centre. The youth centre in particular Community Association (CRCA), and the land is owned facilities include the Coyote Den Training Centre, Accurate • 850 participants over the year by Rocky View County (RVC). The County is currently Fieldhouse, and Absolute Baseball Academy & Fitness Centre, was seen as connecting to the facility’s capacity for social good. »» Just over 100 adults, of which half play both seasons reviewing it's role in regional recreation facilities and the all in Calgary. Softball activities represent about 5-6 hours per CRCA statistics: City is interested in taking on a more active role in delivering week in the winter, and baseball about 6-10 hours per week. »» Outdoor 4-12 (250-300) • 600 participants in hockey (250 fills up 2 sheets) recreation services at a local level. . For regular-season outdoor activities, a 90-foot diamond is »» Indoor (80-100) required (330’ to fence). • 70 in figure skating • 130 in ringette

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Phase Phase 2 Phase 1 foreach. rationale shortdescriptionand a of eachofthesixcomponentswith functionalprogram The followingpagesoutlinethedetailed inSection6.0. diagrams inplan illustrated site developmentwitheachphaseare Phase2layoutsaswellassociated ofthePhase1and futurephase.Details asa natatorium CityHallcomprisingthefirstphase,icesheetssecondwithpool/ and library, withthefieldhouse,communitycentre,public The projectwillbephasedoverseveralyears 1below. inTable illustrated sizesare relative and areas Overallprogram natatorium. future fora 6)land 4)CityHall,5)threeNHLsizedicesheets,and centre, 3)publiclibrary, a 1)fullsizedfieldhouse,2)community well-being.Thenewfacilitywillcombine action, and communitycentreformovement,activity,culture,civic typetoactasa facilityofthissizeand a ability of and the a newperspectiveonciviclife takes facility intheircommunity.Theprogram multi-sportrecreation desireofthecityfora have beendevelopedtoaddressboththeneedand facilityand ofthenewrecreation Six componentsconstitutetheoverallfunctionalprogram Program Components Table 1PROGRAMSUMMARY Fieldhouse COMBINED PROGRAMTOTAL FUTURE PHASotal Future Aquatics PHASE 2Total Chestermere ityHall(dependent onbusinesscase) Chestermere PublicLibrary Wellness Community and PROGRAM SUMMARY Arenas PHASE 1Total

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Fieldhouse Arenas |ConceptPlan 15 Fieldhouse and Community Centre The Indoor Fieldhouse as proposed would be a full-sized FIFA-regulation soccer pitch (70-metres x 110-metres or about 230-feet x 350-feet). The field should be surrounded by a 2-metre wide out- of-bounds safety apron. This area could be designated as an indoor jogging track (track should not be open while activities occur on the field). The facility scale determined by the full-size field would cost about $300 / hour to operate for prime and shoulder prime-time (about 50 hours per week total, when almost all of the revenue can be expected to be earned).

Local demand at $300 / hour to rent the full-field will be insufficient for cost recovery (about $15 / hour / participant), but the field size can be sub-divided into halves (regulation U-12 fields), quarters (regulation U-10 fields) or even eighths (U-8 and under or ‘mini-pitches’). These subdivisions increase the density of users on the field at any given time and reduce the cost to the individual participant (as low as $3 / hour / participant for minis). Spectator viewing can be accommodated with ‘tilt-and-roll’ metal tube portable bleachers that can be set up on the apron areas. Sixteen team rooms would be provided as well as fieldhouse storage.

The Community and Multi-Purpose Space component of the multiplex recreation complex includes two elements: a fitness or ‘weights’ room and a series of multi-purpose rooms of different sizes and capacities. Both the fitness and multi-purpose space will be designed to accommodate vulnerable populations, as accessible community meeting space in Chestermere is extremely limited at present. Fitness centres are low-cost to build and operate (low staffing requirement), and generally speaking fitness centres generate an operating surplus (more than 100% cost recovery, which is why fitness centres proliferate in the private sector). The fitness centre proposed would be about 6,500 square feet, adequate to accommodate 60-80 equipment or activity stations and large enough to offer a variety of exercise options, as well as capacity to meet peak period Garden City Soccer Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba demand. 1.0 Community and Multi-Purpose Space Units Unit SM Net SM Unit SF Net SF

The fitness facility would include cardio equipment such as treadmills, elliptical trainers and 1.1 Indoor Fieldhouse stationary bikes. Weights areas would include a combination of plate-loaded resistance or 1.1.1 Artifical Turf Field 70M x 110M (230' x 350') 1 8450 8450 90964 90964 with 2m apron/walking track strength machines, as well as free-weights and stretching areas. This fitness centre would not 1.1.2 Team Rooms (with showers and WCs) 16 30 480 323 5167 be designed and operated to compete with the private sector, but rather would provide a safe, 1.1.3 Referee Rooms (with showesr and WCs) 2 15 30 161 323 comfortable and welcoming environment for entry-level novice or older adult users (typically not 1.1.4 Spectator Seating (temp. set up on track area 1 565 565 6082 6082 1.1.5 Storage 1 300 300 3230 3230 the market for private facilities). 1.1.6 First Aid 1 10 10 108 108 1.1.7 Loading 1 30 30 323 323 1.1.8 Circulation 1 220 220 2368 2368

Community and Multi-Purpose Space component also includes four multi-purpose rooms, as well Total Sub-Component Assignable Area Sub-Total 10085 108565 as facility administrative and admission control spaces. The multi-purpose rooms replace those found in the CRRC, except for the gymnasium that is not being replaced. One of the large multi- 1.2 Community and Wellness purpose rooms would have a sprung wood floor to accommodate aerobic-type group exercise 1.2.1 Fitness Centre 1 600 600 6459 6459 1.2.2 Change Rooms (showers, lockers, WCs) 2 50 100 538 1077 activities including movement classes and dance. The other two rooms would include a sink and 1.2.3 Food Concession (tenant) 1 25 25 269 269 kitchenette to accommodate assembly activities, including craft and hobby classes, lectures and 1.2.4 Recreation Customer Service Counter 1 30 30 323 323 program instruction, yoga and other low-impact movement classes, seniors’ programs, after- 1.2.5 Recreation Administration Offices 8 15 120 161 1292 1.2.6 Bookable Large Multi-Purpose Rooms 2 120 240 1292 2584 school care, and importantly, outside rentals. 1.2.7 Bookable Small Multi-Purpose Rooms 2 35 70 377 754 1.2.8 Multi-Purpose Storage Rooms 4 10 40 108 431 1.2.9 Circulation 1 75 75 807 807

The rentals would be a valuable source of revenue and could include meeting, birthday parties and Total Sub-Component Assignable Area Sub-Total 1300 13995 other types of events for up to 50 people in the large rooms to 15 in the smaller rooms. Each multi- purpose room would include two separate storage rooms, one for secure storage for the primary Component Assigned Area Sub-Total 11385 122560 user (i.e. early childhood programming or seniors for example) and the other for common storage Lobby / Crush Space 400 4306 (stacking chairs and folding tables, etc.). Occasionally the library may utilize a multi-purpose Washrooms Allowance (female 10, male 5 stalls) 75 807 Pro-Rated Building Mechanical / Electrical / IT 3.5% 398 4290 room and when their rooms are not in use for programs, those spaces could be made available for Pro-Rated Walls and Structure 2% 228 2451 recreation programs and outside rentals as well. Component Gross Area Total 12486 134414

16 Chestermere CIVIC and Recreation Complex | Concept Plan 17 Public Library City Hall The current public library at about 4,500 sf or 0.2 sf / resident is well below provincial and national averages ranging from 0.5 The City Hall would be a replacement for the existing facility which is a functionally efficient, modern facility. The space sf to 0.6 sf / resident. Collection size is appropriate for the population size, however the library experiences over-crowding at program for the new facility was based on an evaluation of current space utilization as a well as a comparison with municipal peak periods which may result in reduced attendance. The program proposes an 8,000 sf library which would meet the needs of halls for similar-sized communities in Alberta. Assumptions and allowances were made for future additional staffing. the current Chestermere population. An additional 4,000 sf of library space would accommodate city growth up to 25-30,000 residents. A detailed program for a 12,000 sf library option can be found in Appendix A. Actual distribution of staff by department may be different and would be reconciled during the design phase. In order to optimize utility and flexibility of Council chamber and assembly spaces, rooms were designed to be multi-purpose and zoned Most of the new space would be study and lounge space, which is the greatest deficiency in the existing facility. The library to be available to the community after regular operating hours. In the event City Hall does not relocate, but if the library which currently experiences an average of 26 visitors per hour (well below the per-capita average of 41 for a community this size), and currently occupies the basement level vacates the space, there would be adequate area for City Hall expansion in the current the current library only has seating for about 10-12 persons. building. 3.0 Chestermere City Hall Staff Units Unit SM Net SM Unit SF Net SF

3.1 Chambers and Meeting Spaces The new library would have seating for over 40 persons as well as providing two program rooms, which when not booked could provide additional quiet study space. The program rooms would be zoned for extended hours access to allow the library 3.1.1 Council Chambers, Gallery, Press 1 270 270 2,907 2,907 to generate some additional revenues through outside and after-hours rentals. The new library would also feature lower stacks 3.1.2 In-Camera Board Room 1 75 75 807 807 3.1.3 Large Meeting Rooms 1 110 110 1,184 1,184 than the current 7-shelf height average. Stacks with only 4-shelves (3-shelves in the children’s area) not only make accessing 3.1.4 Small Meeting Rooms 3 40 120 431 1,292 materials easier, but improves sight lines for staff supervision, thereby reducing staffing costs. 3.1.5 Kitchenette 1 5 5 54 54 3.1.6 Storage (distributed) 4 4 16 43 172 2.0 Chestermere Public Library Units Unit SM Net SM Unit SF Net SF 3.2 Executive Offices

2.1 Front-of-House 3.2.1 Mayor's Office 1 20 20 215 215 3.2.2 Executive Asst. / Waiting 1 1 20 20 215 215 2.1.1 Help Desk (2 person-stations) 3 5 14 50 150 3.2.3 Chief Administrative Officer's Office 1 1 14 14 151 151 2.1.2 Self-Check-out Kiosks (3) 2 2 4 20 40 3.2.4 Chief Financial Officer's Office 1 1 14 14 151 151 2.1.3 Holds Pickup Area 1 5 5 50 50 3.2.5 Councillor's Offices 6 11 66 118 710 2.1.4 Reference Desk 1 5 5 50 50 3.2.6 Administrative Staff Workstations 10 10 9 90 97 969 3.2.7 Copy / Secure File Storage 1 30 30 323 323 2.2 Collections 3.2.8 Kitchenette and Washroom 1 10 10 108 108

2.2.1 Children's Collection Stacks 60pcs/lineal foot 14,400 0.00 67 0.05 720 3.3 Corporate Services (4 shelves height, and based on 3.5 sq. ft. area per lineal foot) 2.2.2 Teen Collection Stacks (50 pcs/lineal foot, 6 shelves ht.) 4,800 0.01 27 0.06 288 3.3.1 Corporate Services Counter 3 3 10 30 108 323 2.2.3 Adult Collection Stacks (50 pcs /lineal foot, 6 shelves ht. 21,300 0.01 119 0.06 1,278 3.3.2 Corporate Services Offices 4 4 11 44 118 474 2.2.4 Multi-Media and Magazines (120 pcs/lineal foot, 6 shelv 8,000 0.00 15 0.02 160 3.3.3 Corporate Services Open Workstations 10 10 9 90 97 969 3.3.4 Corporate Services File Storage 1 35 35 377 377 2.3 Social, Program and Study Areas 3.4 Development 2.3.1 Children's Open Program Area 1 37 37 400 400 3.4.1 Development Services Counter 3 3 10 30 108 323 2.3.2 Soft-Seating Lounge Areas 8 5 37 50 400 3.4.2 Development Services Offices 2 2 11 22 118 237 2.3.3 Teen and Adult Study Tables and Carrels 6 3 20 35 210 3.4.3 Development Services Open Workstations 8 8 9 72 97 775 2.3.4 Teen and Adult Computer Study Stations 8 5 37 50 400 3.4.4 Development GIS Workstations 2 2 10 20 108 215 2.3.6 Enclosed Program Rooms (Rentable) 1 79 79 850 850 3.4.5 Development Services Files Room 1 35 35 377 377 2.3.7 Program Rooms Storage 1 5 5 50 50 2.3.8 Printer/Copiers 1 2 2 20 20 3.5 General Administration

2.4 Staff Back-of-House Functions 3.5.1 General Services / Reception Counter 3 3 10 30 108 323 3.5.2 Waiting Area 1 50 50 538 538 2.4.1 Book Drop and Slot (after hours) 1 2 2 20 20 3.5.3 Assessment / Taxation Open Workstations 3 3 9 27 97 291 2.4.2 Librarian's Work Room, Sorting Machine and Carts 1 37 37 400 400 3.5.4 Accounts Payables / Receivables Workstation 4 4 9 36 97 388 2.4.3 Librarian's Workstations 4 5 19 50 200 3.5.5 Operations and Works Offices 1 1 11 11 118 118 2.4.4 IT Support and Server Room 1 5 5 50 50 3.5.6 Operations and Works Open Workstations 10 10 9 90 97 969 2.4.5 Shipping Receiving Dock 1 9 9 100 100 3.5.7 Community Services Offices 2 2 11 22 118 237 2.4.6 Head Librarian Office 1 10 10 110 110 3.5.8 Community Services Open Workstations 10 10 9 90 97 969 2.4.7 Copy / Storage Area 1 5 5 50 50 3.5.9 Economic Development Workstations 2 2 9 18 97 194 2.4.8 Staff Room 1 10 10 110 110 3.5.10 Human Resources / Payroll Office 2 2 11 22 118 237 3.5.11 Unassigned / Future Staff Workstations 10 9 90 97 969 2.4.9 Staff Washroom 1 3 3 30 30 3.5.12 City Archive 1 35 35 377 377 2.4.10 Custodial Closet 1 1 1 15 15 3.5.13 Staff Lunchroom and Washrooms 1 30 30 323 323 3.5.14 Shipping / Receiving / Mail / Copy 1 45 45 484 484 Total Component Assignable Area Sub-Total 571 6,151 3.5.15 General Storage and Custodial Storage 1 40 40 431 431

Lobby and Entry Vestibule Area 28 305 Total Component Assignable Area Sub-Total 1,874 20,174 Public Washrooms Allowance 5 5 23 50 250 Major Circulation Allowance 15% 54 584 Lobby and Entry Vestibule Area 239 2,572 Mechanical and Electrical Allowance 6% 34 365 Public Washrooms Allowance (Female3, male 2 stalls) 5 5 25 50 269 Walls and Structure Allowance 3.8% 32 345 Major and Sub-Component Internal Circulation Allowance 20% 375 4,035 Mechanical / Electrical / IT Allowance 7% 131 1,412 Gross Component Area 743 8,000 Walls and Structure Allowance 2.5% 47 504

Net-to-Gross Ratio 1: 1.30 Gross Component Area 2,691 28,966 Assignable: 77% Total Staff 82

18 Collection based on Shelve Capacity x 85%: 43650 Chestermere CIVIC and Recreation Complex | Concept Plan 19 Maximum Collection Capacity: 48,500 Collections Area as a Percentage of Total Assigned Area: 40% Volumes per Gross Square Footage: 5.5 Ice Arenas future Aquatics Current demand at the CRRC justifies about 2 ½ ice sheets of time inventory. With population growth, and even with Understanding that the aquatic centre would be a future phase, a program suitable for the population size of Chestermere is participation rates plateauing, eventual demand for three sheets can be justified. The primary demand driver (saleable hours) is described in general here. A detailed program of a future aquatics phase can be found in Appendix A. Consultation in most minor hockey, even though the user group rents ice time at heavily subsidized rates, thereby generating a negative cost recovery. communities finds that swimming pools are the most popular requested amenities in recreation facilities. In general recreation According to Hockey Canada metrics, 250 minor hockey players constitutes 80-90% of prime-time demand for an ice sheet (the facility planning terms, an indoor pool requires a population base of almost 40,000 people in order to have the tax-base and other 10-20% is typically held back for public skate, skating lessons, and figure skating clubs). revenue-generating capability (demand) necessary to support the capital debt repayment cost as well as the annual operating deficit. Essential for successful arena operations and cost recovery is the sale of off-prime time (at full-rates) for adult hockey. Without Most indoor pools operate at a 30-50% annual operating cost recovery, and even the best pools operate at only 70% cost it, cost recovery would be in range of 50%; with it, arenas can achieve 100% cost recovery. If adult hockey is able to buy prime- recovery. This means the pool would likely require the support of a larger service area including the regional district. A further time ice, it usually indicates an over-supply and unsold off-prime timeslots. challenge is the proximity of larger, more entertaining, or competitive-sport aquatic facilities in the city of Calgary (including, on the east side, major regional recreation centres Genesis, Vivo, and the Brookfield YMCA). Contemporary indoor swimming pools typically include both a leisure body of water, and a rectangular 25-metre program At the same time, curling at the CRRC is experiencing a systemic decline in participation and very low cost-recovery, and it is tank. Each provides a different experience and a different stream of revenue. Leisure pools are busy at all times of day, and are questionable if curling in Chestermere could be sustainable in the medium and long-term. One viable option would be to build often crowded during peak times, but visits tend to be spontaneous and erratic in pattern and frequency. three NHL-size ice sheets and use one for curling 3 1/2 days a week during the winter months (i.e. Monday thru Thursday AM), with hockey using the other 3 1/2 days (i.e. Thursday PM thru Sunday). Program pools are used regularly for fitness (lane swim, aquafit) or are scheduled for regular and predictable activities (swim lessons, swim clubs), which generates a more predictable and reliable stream of income. Most community program pools are limited to six lanes. The shortcoming with lane water is that unlike leisure water, is it is often unused for most hours of the It should be noted that five curling rinks easily fit inside a regulation hockey rink. Converting from smooth hockey ice to curling daytime. Contemporary pools also include amenities such as large hot pools, steam and/or saunas, universal or family change ice takes about a half day to build-up the pebbled-texture surface needed, but conversion back for hockey only involves a quick rooms, and an on-deck viewing area for parents. resurfacing. This joint-use of the third ice sheet meets current demand of both user groups and gives the City of Chestermere the opportunity to determine the long-term fate of curling in the community.

4.0 Ice Arenas Units Unit SM Net SM Unit SF Net SF

4.1 Ice Hockey Arenas #1 and #2

4.1.1 NHL-Sized Ice - Boarded Rink 2 2160 4320 23252 46505 Benches, Boxes, Header Trench and Circulation 4.1.2 Public Skate Social Area / Skate Change 1 250 250 2691 2691 4.1.3 Team Rooms 10 75 750 807 8074 Change Room Washrooms, Showers and Drying Area 4.1.4 Referee Rooms 2 20 40 215 431 Refs Room Washrooms, Showers and Drying Area 4.1.5 Spectator Seating (200 per arena) 400 0.5 200 5 2153 4.1.6 Ice Resurfacers Area with Snow Melt Pit 1 130 130 1399 1399 4.1.7 Storage 1 100 100 1077 1077 4.1.8 First Aid 1 12 12 129 129 4.1.9 Skate Shop 1 25 25 269 269 4.1.10 Concession 1 25 25 269 269 4.1.11 Multipurpose Room 1 85 85 915 915 4.1.12 Ice Operator's Office 1 12 12 129 129 4.1.13 Workshop 1 30 30 323 323

Total Sub-Component Assignable Area Sub-Total 5979 64364

4.2 Convertible Ice Hockey Arena #3 / Curling Rink

4.2.1 NHL-Sized Ice -Convertable to 6 Curling Sh 1 2160 2160 23252 23252 Benches, Boxes, Header Trench and Circulation 4.2.2 Change Rooms 4 75 300 807 3230 Change Room Washrooms, Showers and Drying Area 4.2.3 Spectator Seating (200 per arena) 200 0.5 100 5 1077 4.2.4 Multi-Purpose Room 1 160 160 1722 1722 4.2.5 Ice Resurfacers Area with Snow Melt Pit 1 130 130 1399 1399 4.2.6 Storage 1 100 100 1077 1077

Total Sub-Component Assignable Area Sub-Total 2950 31757

Component Assigned Area Sub-Total 8929 96121

Arenas Lobby Area 500 5383 Washrooms Allowance (female 7, male 4 stalls) 55 592 Arenas Mechanical, Refrigeration and Chiller 270 2907 Pro-Rated Building Mechanical / Electrical / IT 8% 714 7690 Pro-Rated Walls and Structure 3% 268 2884 Component Internal Circulation 5% 446 4806

Component Gross Area Total 11183 120381

20 Chestermere CIVIC and Recreation Complex | Concept Plan 21 Irricana

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Context The city limits of the Cities of Chestermere and Calgary abut each other, and land use planning Regional Recreation Facilities from the ASPs of Chelsea and Dawson's Landing (City of Chestermere) and Belvedere (City of and Land Use Planning Millarville Calgary) show a proposed contiguous corridor of development along Highway 1A between the Aquatics Facility two cities, with several major commercial nodes. Arena Facility Fieldhouse There are also some 28 aquatics facilities, 9 field houses, and 27 ice arena facilities within a 30- Planned Residential km radius of Chestermere. Okotoks Planned Commercial Mossleigh Planned Special Purpose

Chestermere CIVIC and Recreation Complex | Concept Plan 23 Black Diamond Aldersyde Calgary City of

Range Road 284 (Conrich Road) SITE 2 (future) Chelsea Bridgeport Chestermere Blvd. (future) SITE 1 Dawson’s Landing (future)

Rainbow Road Rainbow Road Centennial Park West Creek Westmere

Chestermere Blvd. analysis onfollowing pages). SWOT analysis (see toChestermerefrom Calgary theentrance at feature gateway a the opportunity tocreate and area more available overSite1,notably butitdoeshavesomeadvantages Outline Plan, ASPortheBridgeport Chestermere. Thissiteisnot currently shownintheGateway and betweenCalgary theboundary adjacenttoboththehighwayand Road284,located Range and /Highway1A Site 2sitsonthenortheastcorner oftheintersectionChestermereBoulevard commercial centretothenorth. mixed-use planned a tothewest,and highschoolsiteinChelsea planned adjacent tobotha immediately located blocksouthof Chestermere Boulevard, isa and OutlinePlan, Landing Dawson's ASPand siteidentifiedintheGateway Site 1representstheregionalrecreation Chestermere Boulevard. / Highway1A near are bothlocated The twositesinitiallyconsideredforthisstudy Site Analysis Lakeside Greens Lakeview Landing CITY CENTRE

The Beaches Existing CRCA Chestermere CIVIC andRecreati Hall Existing City Chestermere Lake on Complex

|ConceptPlan Highway 1 1 Highway 25 Calgary City of

Range Road 284 (Conrich Road) SITE 2 (future) Chelsea Bridgeport Chestermere Blvd. (future) SITE 1 Dawson’s Landing (future)

Rainbow Road Rainbow Road Centennial Park • • • Opportunities • • • Strengths Site 1 SWOT Analyses Location ismorecentralized within Chestermere Location "citycentre" reinforcesnewplanned Location highstreet and retail Strong connectiontoplanned siteservicingisalreadyplanned Appropriate Site 2 for Surrounding communitywillbuildoutsoonerthan of jointuse Adjacency toRockyViewSchoolssitepermitspossibility West Creek Westmere

Chestermere Blvd. Lakeside Greens Lakeview Landing CITY CENTRE

The Beaches • • • Threats • • • Weaknesses Existing CRCA hestermere Boulevard /Highway1A LRT alongChestermereBoulevard futureBRT/ Lower potentialforconnections toplanned Lower growthpotential retail due toadjacentplanned reducedaccess congestion and Potential forhightraffic Schools fieldswithRockyView onsharing making itreliant fieldspace, enoughtofully contain Site isnotlarge connectivity Less arterial /Highway1A Boulevard facilitywillnotbevisiblefromChestermere Site and Chestermere CIVIC andRecreati Hall Existing City Chestermere Lake on Complex

|ConceptPlan Highway 1 1 Highway 27 Calgary City of

Range Road 284 (Conrich Road) SITE 2 (future) Chelsea Bridgeport Chestermere Blvd. (future) SITE 1 Dawson’s Landing (future)

Rainbow Road Rainbow Road Centennial Park • • • • • • Opportunities • • • Strengths Site 2 SWOT Analyses Interface Plan through thedevelopmentofnodes Interface Plan Chestermere Opportunity tosupportthe Calgary- greennetwork Better potentialconnections toplanned ride 'n' More supportiveofpark LRT futureBRT/ More potentialforconnectionstoplanned usersfromCalgary More potentialtoattract Chestermere totheCityof gateway Potential forsitetoactasa /Highway1A Boulevard easierroadconnectionsfromChestermere More and onsite sizewillpermitfieldstobecontained Larger Highway 1A / Site isdirectlyvisiblefromChestermereBoulevard West Creek Westmere

Chestermere Blvd. Lakeside Greens Lakeview Landing CITY CENTRE

The Beaches • • Threats • • • • Weaknesses Existing CRCA Disconnected from planned retail centre retail Disconnected fromplanned architecture Higher costsforvisually-appealing"gateway" Fewer accesspoints Chestermerians frommost farther theedgeofcity,and Site isat No synergywithadjacentsites/uses Site isunderservicedincurrentplan Chestermere CIVIC andRecreati Hall Existing City Chestermere Lake on Complex

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Site 1 - OPTION A SITE 1 - Option 2 Commercial/Retail Main Floor Commercial/Retail 1:2000 One of the key features of Site 1 is it's location at the termination of an urban street which runs Fieldhouse north/south between two proposed commercial districts. This layout imagines the recreation Community Centre facility as an extension of that street, framing a civic plaza on the north side which gives way City Hall to a public concourse within the building. An urban edge on the north side is established by the Chelsea Blvd. Public Library library, city hall, and community space, while the major recreation spaces of the fieldhouse and Aquatics Arenas Parking ice surfaces are positioned deeper within the site. A residential component rising 4-6 stories Parking (300) Residential (300) above the library/community/city hall space was imagined to provide a mixed use, accessible Phasing Boundary destination. This layout fits the program on the initially planned 20 acre site with the possibility Site Boundary Residential Massing (above) of an adjacent school site to the south.

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Field eam Rooms edge. City Hall is positioned at the northwest corner of the building to establish a civic presence Field T and the larger recreation spaces are again situated deeper within the site. As with Option A, residential use is also imagined within this layout. Parking (350)

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SITE 2 - Option 2 Main Floor This layout uses the community centre and compact public circulation as a central hub of 1:2000 the facility mediating between the ice arenas to the north, the fieldhouse to the south and the Fieldhouse library, city hall and pool to the east. The fieldhouse extends to the south like the prow of a Community Centre ship offering exciting views from Chestermere Boulevard. The library, city hall and pool face City Hall the natural wetland to the east and establish the civic entrance. The notion of a mixed use site Public Library Aquatics

is retained in this layout with the possibility of mid-rise residential along Range Road 284. Arenas

Between this residential development and the recreation, a protected, public plaza is created Municipal Boundary for community events. The Civic and Recreation Complex, suggested residential development, Field Phasing Boundary and parking occupy the majority of the 20 acre site, and additional play fields are suggested Field across a road to the north. Field

Parking Site 2- OPTION B Ice Plant (450) City of Calgary

Ice From this point the layouts have adopted a consolidated 31 acre site and have set aside the Ice Ice notion of having residential development on the site. The next layout positions the large Rooms Team

Range Road 284 Team Rooms fieldhouse along Range Road 284 with City Hall becoming the gateway piece to the site. City Fieldhouse Hall gives way to the library and community centre in a flowing arc that frames a partially Public/Office

enclosed public plaza which establishes a relationship with planned commercial development Pools Wetland

to the south of Chestermere Boulevard. Additional fields are provided on the northern side of Pool Staff Loading Team Rooms Team Rooms Change the site. Rooms Parking Library Community (400) City Hall Centre

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SITE 2 - Option 4 Main Floor This layout is similar in general configuration to Option B for Site 2 but rotates the fieldhouse 1:2000 90 degrees to reduce the long facade along Range Road 284. It also keeps the City Hall, library, Fieldhouse and community centre along the south side of the facility and explores the possibility of small Community Centre City Hall

cul-de-sac creating a shared parking and event plaza. City Hall again acts as the gateway Public Library

element to the site and the ice arenas are situated deeply within the site, concealing some of Aquatics

the less appealing mechanical and service components from visible community edges. Primary Arenas Field entrances to the facility are on the east for easy parking access to major recreation spaces, and Municipal Boundary Field on the south to establish a relationship with the commercial development south of Chestermere Phasing Boundary Boulevard.

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Team Rooms Team Rooms the ice arenas to allow for a more direct connection between the fieldhouse team rooms and the Ice Range Road 284 outdoor fields. The entire facility is pushed closer to Chestermere Boulevard to establish a more Ice intimate urban edge and the suggested form creates and inviting gateway arcs into the site Rooms Team Fieldhouse Public/Office along the facade of the City Hall, library, community centre and pool. Wetland

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34 Chestermere CIVIC and Recreation Complex | Concept Plan 35 Recommended Concept

Design Principles and Policy Alignment Opportunities and Rationale A unique and thoughtful program, combined with an exciting design concept, positions a After consideration of the preceding site analysis and test fit options, City Council selected new Chestermere Civic and Recreation Complex to be a community centre providing spaces Site 2 as the preferred location for the project to advance continued program and layout for movement and culture and bringing together elements of health, leisure, education, play, development. The availability of land, as well as the location and opportunity to establish a transportation modes, and civic engagement with an overall focus toward improving quality gateway to the City of Chestermere, created a strong rationale for selecting the Bridgeport of life. Both body and mind are activated within such a facility, with the potential to provide a site (Site 2). The total site area is approximately 31 acres. Of this area, approximately 13 acres diversity of features related to wellness and community engagement through program, site and comprises an exchange for lands already allocated to Site 1 (in Dawson's Landing). Terms of concept. compensation for the remaining 18 acres would need to be negotiated between the land owner, developer and City. The conceptual and organizational strategy for developing the site responds to its location Transparency as a gateway for the City of Chestermere as well as the planned future development of the The notion of transparency recurs throughout the Civic and Recreation Complex project in surrounding region. Considering the adjacency of the site to both the Chestermere municipal both its conceptual and programmatic relationships. The arc of the functional program on a boundary along Range Road 284, and the primary circulation corridor of Chestermere Blvd. gateway site creates a fluid and inviting entrance to the city, allowing for an influx of visitors the functional program forms an arc that curves from southeast to northeast (Figure 1). and spectators not only to the facility itself, but the community as a whole. The event edge of The convex edge of the arc forms the visual identity of the project facing outward toward the functional program begins to establish a transparency between the indoor and outdoor Chestermere Blvd. and the City of Calgary, as an inviting gesture into Chestermere and programs with the flexible outdoor event courtyard serving the needs of programmed events on signifying the entrance to the city. The concave edge of the arc forms the active, event focused the inside. This event space could serve as additional rec space for street hockey in the summer, side of the program creating a protected courtyard where community gathering can occur. or additional temporary ice surface in the winter. It provides space for civic gathering where The courtyard space formed by the arc is a place of movement, activity and civic liveliness. The food trucks and event tents could be set up. An outdoor plaza and reading garden provide ends of the arc indicate the opportunity for transportation connections via various modes - additional transparency between the indoor and outdoors allowing the program of the library pedestrian, bicycle, public transit, vehicular. to flow to the exterior. Programmatically the presence of City Hall within the Civic and Recreation Complex provides Figure 1 Site Organization Concept a philosophical statement about the transparency of government and the openness and Vehicular engagement of the public in civic life. The accessibility of government by virtue of it's proximity Connection to such an active space provides a chance to invigorate the public commons. The visible and real connection of a public to it's centre of municipal governance is articulated further through the civic plazas and possibilities for multi-purpose events both indoor and outdoors.

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V Extension of a planned green pathway system and the possibility of creating a public transit Transit/Greenway plaza support additional connections between the site, the program, and the larger context. Connection Gateway Gateway The project serves as a gateway to the City of Chestermere, establishing an inviting presence that looks both outward to the surrounding region (Calgary) as well as inward to the already vibrant community spirit. The gateway site supports the existing draw of Chestermere's lake culture and enhances a network of community recreation.

36 Chestermere CIVIC and Recreation Complex | Concept Plan 37 Climate and sustainability vision In keeping with the City's vision and continuing to be reflective of the values of the community, •Acquisition of knowledge and experience in how to municipalize a small-scale, cost the Chestermere Civic and Recreation Complex will strive to achieve a standard of efficient local biomass to energy solution. Completion of an implementation plan, final sustainability and climate sensitivity and will pursue this effort with an eye to several key areas. report, analysis and other tools that can be shared with other municipalities for replication. To implement this strategy the City will utilize an integrated design team to deliver the project •Reduction in the residential contamination rates for the City’s organics waste collection that develops design strategies informed by comprehensive life cycle costing. One of the major stream. areas of focus in the climate resilience strategy for the facility will be in the pursuit of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. Energy efficiency is the goal of using less energy to provide This technology will drive significant reduction in carbon emission and carbon offset credits. the same products. Heat recovery will be incorporated into all major mechanical systems and a ECO biomass unit processes raw organic/bio-waste into a solid biofuel product that can be higher performance envelope will assist in delivering an energy consumption that out performs used to displace fossil fuels in the application such as domestic hot water boilers the ASHRAE-90.1-2010. LED lighting and the use of daylight sensors will be considered for all applicable spaces. In addition to these strategies to maximize the energy efficiency of the The location of the site is well positioned to not only align with other Green infrastructure facility, the intent of the design is to consider renewable energy sources that align with the in the area plan, but also aligns well for future incorporation into a larger regional transit City’s comprehensive planning efforts. network. This planning will emphasize pedestrian oriented movement and connections to alternate transportation modes including charging stations for electrical vehicles. The The City of Chestermere’s vision is to continue to advance a Green Energy Master Plan, with site design will be developed to consider the reduction of the water consumption through the ultimate objective of becoming a net-zero emissions City and exemplify the use of new irrigation and the responsible management of storm water on site. Connections to pathways energy technologies and applications. With technical and operational support from innovative will reinforce the design intent to connect the community together through physical activity private-sector partners, the City has the ambition and resources to construct a new Civic placing and emphasis on the health and wellness of the community. The location of multiple Center which would become a Biomass Energy Facility demonstration site. civic infrastructure will support the integration of work, culture and recreation, encouraging complete community development. This unique municipal facility would convert organic/bio-waste (initially in the form of tree or plant materials: food waste, wood, sawdust, wood chips, cardboard, paper, coffee cups, The interior of the building will focus on the use of as many locally renewable resources stir sticks, foliage, etc.) into heat and electricity while significantly reducing the Green House as possible and the diversion of waste from the landfill during construction. Natural light Gases (GHG) emissions. This system will not only promote a message of environmental and thermal comfort will be a focus of the facility for all regularly occupied spaces and consciousness, but also demonstrate increased environmental sustainability at a small scale the controllability of thermal comfort and the acoustic performance will be important municipal level. considerations in the design. The City will also consider the use of low flow fixtures in all change rooms and washrooms to target a reduction in water consumption on site. This local affordable solution for the collection and disposal of organic waste; and ensuing conversion of bio-mass to energy generation is scalable to other small Alberta municipalities Some of these measures will have an impact on the budget as they have not been developed and is an excellent alternative compared to trucking bio-waste to processing facilities which in sufficient detail for the conceptual estimate. Further refinement of the budget and Green may be located up to 60 km away. initiatives will align the ambition of the project with costs of the project.

As part of the design and development phase of a new facility, the City and companies such as ECO-Growth Environmental will work collaboratively in the successful planning, project Emergency Response Role development, construction and installation of a bio-mass to energy conversion demonstration Often large facilities like the fieldhouse and other places of critical infrastructure play a key project on a new greenfield site. role in a municipality's response during a disaster or crisis. Currently the concept of the facility does not consider the cost or physical requirements of designing a post disaster facility, nor Projected outcomes from a green energy site include: were there considerations for the facility to serve as a disaster relief building. These have •Reduction of fossil fuel consumption - to be replaced by the use of biofuel for heating and varying degrees of cost implications that require a more robust structural system, ability to electrical power generation. accommodate emergency power through the provision of emergency generators and even the detailing of the mechanical systems. Given the size of the facility, the fieldhouse could •Utility savings and reduced carbon footprint. be considered for either use but is likely more suited to post disaster relief. The City should •Reduction in sending bio-waste to landfill and associated reduction of greenhouse gas determine its strategy for this facility within the disaster planning for the community and (CO2 and methane) emissions. budget the appropriate costs into the design of the facility

38 Chestermere CIVIC and Recreation Complex | Concept Plan 39 Field Field Field

Ice Plant

Loading Parking Ice (205) Ice Site Plan Ice Team Rooms Team In order to develop the notion of a gateway to the City, as well City of Calgary Rooms Team as to establish an urban edge along Chestermere Boulevard, community-scaled and civic programs such as the public library, City Hall, and community centre are organized at the southwest Fieldhouse Public/Office corner of the site. Civic plazas, reading gardens, and a transit plaza further contribute to the urban quality of the southern edge, and provide the means for pedestrian connections to a Range Road 284 regional pathway system. A north/south green-way creates a soft transitional edge between the parking area and the wetland, and provides a link between the transit plaza and additional parking. Parking (502) The larger program components such as the fieldhouse and ice Storage Team Rooms arenas are situated deeper within the site, and the entire site Wetland program arrangement frames the event courtyard. Architectural Community treatment of the long facade of the fieldhouse along Range Road Centre 284 could further support the notion of transparency, with interior fieldhouse activity visible to passing cars and pedestrians. Additional outdoor field space is provided on the north side of the site with the capacity to serve multiple types of sports (football, Reading Garden Library soccer, etc.). This field space becomes an attractive amenity for City Hall future residential or school development. Vehicular entrance to the site is off of a future north/south road Transit Plaza that itself feeds from Chestermere Blvd..

Chestermere Blvd.

40 Chestermere CIVIC and Recreation Complex | Concept Plan 41 Phase 1

Play fields

Fieldhouse

300 Stalls Comm. Centre

Civic Library City Plaza Hall

Phase 1 Phase 2

Play fields Play fields

+200 Arenas Stalls

Fieldhouse

300 +200 Stalls Stalls Comm. Centre

Civic Plaza Library City Transit Hall Plaza

Phase 1 Phase 2 Future Aquatics

Play fields Play fields Play fields

+200 Arenas Stalls CONTEXT DIAGRAMS

Fieldhouse Through the organization and layout of the program the project is responding to the design 300 Stalls +200 principles as well as both the political and spatial Comm. Stalls Centre surrounding contexts. Pools Civic Plaza Library City Hall Transit Plaza The western and southwestern facade of the building establishes a visual connection to future development of both the City of Calgary Phase 2 Future Aquatics and the City of Chestermere. This corner of the building forms the strong gateway element that Phasing looks outward to the surrounding context. The Play fields southwest corner of the building steps back to The project is to be developed over two phases, each having Play fields establish a civic plaza that acts as an invitation both an architectural and site development component, with into the City. The plaza also functions to land preserved for a future pool. The first phase of the project animate the public realm by providing outdoor includes the fieldhouse, community+200 centre, library, and city hall. Arenas Stalls space for library and City Hall related activity Approximately 300 parking stalls, sidewalks and a civic plaza are (reading garden, public gatherings). all part of the Phase 1 site development. Phase 2 includes three ice arenas, and an additional 200 parking Where the western facade looks outward, the stalls. A transit plaza and supporting+200 150-200 parking stalls Stalls are also shown in this phase, but could be developed at any later eastern facade of the building establishes a more inward looking courtyard that is imagined to stage, pending further public transit needs assessment.Pools Transit provide space for both parking and temporary A future Aquatics Phase Plazacould be developed outside of the recreational activities (street hockey, basketball, timeframe of this project, which would include the addition of a town fairs, etc). This courtyard also faces natatorium with leisure pool and lap pool and an additional 50 the surrounding wetland and establishes a parking stalls. Minimal site development is included in this phase. Future Aquatics connection and relationship to a municipal Outdoor playfields proposed on the north side of the site could greenway/path system. be developed during any of Phase 1, Phase 2 or subsequent future phases. Play fields The outdoor play fields positioned on the north of the site provide convenient recreational space for the adjacent and surrounding development. 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029

Structural Movement around and within the site addresses Existing CRRC Repairs a range of transportation modes with spaces CLOSES and corridors dedicated to recreation and

Feasibility pedestrian movement (green), spaces and Phase 1 Design Construction 9 months 18 months corridors dedicated to vehicular movement, Fieldhouse,Pools Library, City Hall, Community Centre including public transit (blue) and spaces that transition between pedestrian and vehicular use Design Construction Phase 2 (blue/green). 12 months 24 months Arenas

42 Chestermere CIVIC and Recreation Complex | Concept Plan 43 PHASE 1 Main Level 1:2000

Community Centre

Fieldhouse

Public Library

City Hall

Municipal Boundary

Field Field Field

Loading PHASE 1 - MAIN LEVEL The library, community centre, city hall, and fieldhouse comprise the first phase of the project. The fieldhouse, oriented City of Calgary north /south at the western edge of the site creates a long, exciting facade

Fieldhouse consistent with the speed of movement of Range Road 284. The opportunity for visibility of activity through a transparent facade along Range Road 284 plays and Range Road 284 important part of the gateway concept. The community centre is located central to the other programs providing Parking multipurpose space that is shared (300) Storage Team Rooms between various community groups, Wetland the library, and city hall. The library Community and city hall form an urban edge on the Centre south side of the site with a civic plaza and reading garden providing space for public gathering. The interior of the site serves as both space for parking as well as Reading Garden event space for community activities. The Library City Hall parking lot would be designed to serve hard surface recreational activities such as street hockey and basketball as well as food trucks, event tents, etc.

Chestermere Blvd.

44 Chestermere CIVIC and Recreation Complex | Concept Plan 45 PHASE 1 Second Level 1:2000

Community Centre

Fieldhouse

Public Library

City Hall

Municipal Boundary

Field Field Field

City of Calgary Seating Range Road 284

Parking Seating (300) Mechanical Wetland Community Centre PHASE 1 - SECOND LEVEL The second level of Phase 1 includes additional space for City Hall program Reading such as offices and meeting rooms, Garden City Hall mechanical space, and the fitness level of

Mechanical the Community Centre. The fieldhouse requires a 12m (40ft) clear height for recreational activities.

Chestermere Blvd.

46 Chestermere CIVIC and Recreation Complex | Concept Plan 47 PHASE 2 Main Level 1:2000

Community Centre

Fieldhouse

Public Library

City Hall

Arenas

Municipal Boundary

Field Field Field

Ice Plant

Loading Parking Ice (205) Ice Ice

Team Rooms Team

City of Calgary Rooms Team

Fieldhouse Public/Office Range Road 284

Parking (502) Storage Team Rooms PHASE 2 - MAIN LEVEL Wetland Community Phase 2 of the project includes the Centre addition of three ice surfaces and supporting spaces. Spaces such as the public skate change area, concession, skate shop line the south side of the ice Reading surfaces providing an active edge to the Garden Library City Hall interior courtyard/parking lot. Service functions and loading are situated along

Transit Plaza the north side of the arenas, along the least visible edge of the project.

Chestermere Blvd.

48 Chestermere CIVIC and Recreation Complex | Concept Plan 49 PHASE 2 Second Level 1:2000

Community Centre

Fieldhouse

Public Library

City Hall

Arenas

Municipal Boundary

Field Field Field

Parking (205)

Mechanical City of Calgary

Spectator Seating Seating Range Road 284

Parking (502) Seating Mechanical Community Wetland Centre

PHASE 2 - Second LEVEL The second level of the second phase adds a spectator seating area that looks into Reading Garden one of the ice arenas on the east and the City Hall fieldhouse on the west. The second level Mechanical of phase two also includes the mechanical Transit Plaza facilities for the arenas.

Chestermere Blvd.

50 Chestermere CIVIC and Recreation Complex | Concept Plan 51 Field Field Field

City of Calgary FUTURE EXPANSION POSSIBILITIES The layout and organization of the Phase 1 and Phase 2 programs has been configured in such as way as to allow for possible future expansions.

Range Road 284 A future aquatics phase would tie into the community centre maintaining a single control point for the fitness, fieldhouse, and aquatics recreation facilities. A transparent facade along the pool edge Wetland would provide further visibility of activity and contribute to the gateway concept of the project. Future Ample space is provided for an additional Aquatics 4000 square feet of library program to expand to the west into the reading garden/plaza. Finally, space is provided for the potential

Library City Hall expansion of the City Hall should the Expansion Expansion needs of the growing city necessitate additional municipal administrative space.

Chestermere Blvd.

52 Chestermere CIVIC and Recreation Complex | Concept Plan 53 54 Chestermere CIVIC and Recreation Complex | Concept Plan 55 Project Costs The cost estimate for this project was developed based on the drawings outlined in this report PHASE 1 and PHASE 2 Cost summary and a basic massing model used to determine the scale of various spaces within the facility. This exercise was done as a functional program estimate and includes soft cost allowances Phase Component Facility Cost* based on common practices for facilities of a similar nature. The pricing has been done in 2020 dollars and reflects total project costs including site development. The costs for each program 1 Fieldhouse, Community and Multi-Purpose Space $ 37,500,000 component are presented separately but have been calculated with co-location efficiencies Chestermere Public Library $ 4,300,000 in mind. Site development costs for each component have been calculated by pro-rating the Chestermere City Hall $ 14,100,000 component area with the final area build-out of the fully phased project, and assigning an PHASE 1 TOTAL $ 55,900,000 associated site development cost. It should be noted that the outdoor playfields have been excluded from the site development costs. 2 Ice Arenas $ 50,600,000 * Facility costs include hard construction After an initial costing exercise that assumed conventional construction methods at an PHASE 1 TOTAL $ 50,600,000 costs, project costs (including FF&E) and institutional level of quality, it was decided to explore an alternative costing option that site development considers the fieldhouse component as a pre-engineered facility, with the remaining TOTAL $ 106,500,000 components left as conventional construction. Given the size and clear span required for the fieldhouse, the structural requirements become cost-prohibitive under conventional construction methods. Pre-engineered construction provides an alternative means of addressing the long spans of the fieldhouse. It is clear that with both conventional and pre-engineered construction a range of total ASSUMPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS Phase 1 project costs exists. This range is contingent on the quality of finishes, structural and These preliminary hard construction cost estimates for the new Chestermere Recreation mechanical requirements, program areas, energy efficiency considerations, and building Facility project have been developed from historical costs for comparable facilities and/or envelope material. All of these areas offer strategies that can be explored in detail at a design amenities. Site development costs have been prepared from site fit calculations taking into development stage to further address cost considerations. consideration requirements for fields, internal land drainage, earthworks, surface parking, landscaping, pathways and site services. Considering the fieldhouse as either pre-engineered or conventional constructed, the following ranges of Total Phase 1 costs is estimated: Due to the preliminary nature of the available information, these estimates should be used as Order of Magnitude, budget guidelines only. Pre-Engineered Construction: While estimates are shown for individual building components, these can not be used as stand alone estimates. They have been estimated based on inclusion in the total facility. Component Project Cost Fieldhouse, Community and Multipurpose Space $29.6M to $37.5M Chestermere Public Library $4.3M NOTES AND ASSUMPTIONS EXCLUDED FROM THESE ESTIMATES ARE: Chestermere City Hall $14.1M • Unit rates were developed based solely upon the space • Hazardous Material Remediation, if required Total Project Cost $48M to $56M descriptions shown. • Public Art • All costs are shown in current January 2020 dollars. • Storm Water Volume Control Allowance Conventional Construction: • As the available information is preliminary, all estimates • Land costs (acquisition, assessments, levies, etc.) & Offsite include a 15% design contingency allowance. Services Component Project Cost • Estimates account for contractor overhead and fee based on • Interior development of Lease Space (by Tenant) Fieldhouse, Community and Multipurpose Space $53.6M to $61.5M a competitive tender approach for all work. Chestermere Public Library $4.3M • Library collections / book sorting equipment • Final size, configuration and stacking of functions could Chestermere City Hall $14.1M significantly impact the estimated • Food Service Equipment Total Project Cost $72M to $80M construction costs. • All work beyond the construction boundary lines other than service connections • Building will generally meet LEED equivalent standards; The following cost information has been developed with the fieldhouse as a pre-engineered Net Zero Energy or Carbon Neutral not anticipated • Owner Internal Costs / Moving & Relocation Costs structure and the remaining components as conventional construction. Input from local • Operating and Lifecycle Maintenance Reserve Fund suppliers and builders of pre-engineered structures, as well as information gathered from • Furniture, Furnishings and Equipment is shown as an similar municipal pre-engineered fieldhouse facilities, has been used to develop the cost overall allowance on the Global Budget Summary • Post-disaster building requirements estimate. For the purpose of providing some concrete information around costs and in the • Construction Cost Escalation interest of understanding a more detailed set of global costs, the estimate provided here looks at the higher end of a pre-engineered option. As such, the following table summarizes the total • Goods and Services Tax and Provincial Sales Tax costs, with detailed information thereafter.

56 Chestermere CIVIC and Recreation Complex | Concept Plan 57 COSTPLAN MANAGEMENT LTD. COSTPLAN MANAGEMENT LTD.

Chestermere Recreation Facility Global Budget Summary Phase 1 - Community and Multi-Purpose Space Chestermere Recreation Facility Global Budget Summary Phase 1 - Public Library Preliminary Functional Program Estimate - Pre-Eng Fieldhouse Revision Preliminary Functional Program Estimate - Pre-Eng Fieldhouse Revision February 14, 2020 February 14, 2020

CHESTERMERE RECREATION FACILITIES FUNCTIONAL SPACE PROGRAMS rounded to nearest $100,000 CHESTERMERE RECREATION FACILITIES FUNCTIONAL SPACE PROGRAMS rounded to nearest $100,000

OVERALL AREA SUMMARY Program Area Program Area Cost per Cost per Total OVERALL AREA SUMMARY Program Area Program Area Cost per Cost per Total in S.M. in SQ.FT. Square Meter Square Foot Construction in S.M. in SQ.FT. Square Meter Square Foot Construction Facility Construction Facility Construction 1.0 Fieldhouse, Community and Multi-Purpose Space 12,486 134,414 $2,125 $197 $26,500,000 1.0 Fieldhouse, Community and Multi-Purpose Space See Separate Summary 2.0 Chestermere Public Library See Separate Summary 2.0 Chestermere Public Library 743 8,000 $4,307 $400 $3,200,000 3.0 Chestermere City Hall See Separate Summary 3.0 Chestermere City Hall See Separate Summary 4.0 Ice Arenas See Separate Summary 4.0 Ice Arenas See Separate Summary

Gross Component Area 12,486 134,414 $2,125 $197 $26,500,000 Gross Component Area 743 8,000 $4,307 $400 $3,200,000

Site Development Site Development Pro-rated share of site development for Community Pro-rated share of site development for Chestermere $3,700,000 $200,000 and Multi-Purpose Space Public Library

Total Site Development Cost $3,700,000 Total Site Development Cost $200,000

Total Hard Construction Costs $30,200,000 Total Hard Construction Costs $3,400,000

Soft Costs Soft Costs Design, Testing, Permits & Project Management (15% of Construction Costs) $4,500,000 Design, Testing, Permits & Project Management (15% of Construction Costs) $500,000 Owner's Internal Costs Not Included Owner's Internal Costs Not Included

Total Soft Costs $4,500,000 Total Soft Costs $500,000

Post-tender Construction Contingency (5% of Construction Costs) $1,500,000 Post-tender Construction Contingency (5% of Construction Costs) $200,000

Lands (Acquisition, Acreage Assessments, etc.) - Not Included Not Included Lands (Acquisition, Acreage Assessments, etc.) - Not Included Not Included

Total Facility Costs in current 2019 dollars $36,200,000 Total Facility Costs in current 2019 dollars $4,100,000

Other Funding Requirements Other Funding Requirements Furniture, Furnishings & Equipment - Allowance (5% of Building Construction) $1,300,000 Furniture, Furnishings & Equipment - Allowance (5% of Building Construction) $200,000 Interior Development of Tenant Spaces (by sub-tenant) Not Included Interior Development of Tenant Spaces (by sub-tenant) Not Included Operating and Lifecycle Maintenance Reserve Funds Not Included Operating and Lifecycle Maintenance Reserve Funds Not Included

Total Program Costs plus FF&E Allowance $37,500,000 Total Program Costs plus FF&E Allowance $4,300,000

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Chestermere Recreation Facility Global Budget Summary Phase 1 - City Hall Chestermere Recreation Facility Global Budget Summary Phase 2 Preliminary Functional Program Estimate - Pre-Eng Fieldhouse Revision Preliminary Functional Program Estimate - Pre-Eng Fieldhouse Revision February 14, 2020 February 14, 2020

CHESTERMERE RECREATION FACILITIES FUNCTIONAL SPACE PROGRAMS rounded to nearest $100,000 CHESTERMERE RECREATION FACILITIES FUNCTIONAL SPACE PROGRAMS rounded to nearest $100,000

OVERALL AREA SUMMARY Program Area Program Area Cost per Cost per Total OVERALL AREA SUMMARY Program Area Program Area Cost per Cost per Total in S.M. in SQ.FT. Square Meter Square Foot Construction in S.M. in SQ.FT. Square Meter Square Foot Construction Facility Construction Facility Construction 1.0 Fieldhouse, Community and Multi-Purpose Space See Separate Summary 1.0 Community and Multi-Purpose Space See Separate Summary 2.0 Chestermere Public Library See Separate Summary 2.0 Chestermere Public Library See Separate Summary 3.0 Chestermere City Hall 2,691 28,966 $3,939 $366 $10,600,000 3.0 Chestermere City Hall See Separate Summary 4.0 Ice Arenas See Separate Summary 4.0 Ice Arenas 11,183 120,381 $3,362 $312 $37,600,000

Gross Component Area 2,691 28,966 $3,939 $366 $10,600,000 Gross Component Area 11,183 120,381 $3,362 $312 $37,600,000

Site Development Site Development Pro-rated share of site development for Chestermere $700,000 Pro-rated share of site development for Ice Arenas $3,000,000 City Hall

Total Site Development Cost $700,000 Total Site Development Cost $3,000,000

Total Hard Construction Costs $11,300,000 Total Hard Construction Costs $40,600,000

Soft Costs Soft Costs Design, Testing, Permits & Project Management (15% of Construction Costs) $1,700,000 Design, Testing, Permits & Project Management (15% of Construction Costs) $6,100,000 Owner's Internal Costs Not Included Owner's Internal Costs Not Included

Total Soft Costs $1,700,000 Total Soft Costs $6,100,000

Post-tender Construction Contingency (5% of Construction Costs) $600,000 Post-tender Construction Contingency (5% of Construction Costs) $2,000,000

Lands (Acquisition, Acreage Assessments, etc.) - Not Included Not Included Lands (Acquisition, Acreage Assessments, etc.) - Not Included Not Included

Total Facility Costs in current 2019 dollars $13,600,000 Total Facility Costs in current 2019 dollars $48,700,000

Other Funding Requirements Other Funding Requirements Furniture, Furnishings & Equipment - Allowance (5% of Building Construction) $500,000 Furniture, Furnishings & Equipment - Allowance (5% of Building Construction) $1,900,000 Interior Development of Tenant Spaces (by sub-tenant) Not Included Interior Development of Tenant Spaces (by sub-tenant) Not Included Operating and Lifecycle Maintenance Reserve Funds Not Included Operating and Lifecycle Maintenance Reserve Funds Not Included

Total Program Costs plus FF&E Allowance $14,100,000 Total Program Costs plus FF&E Allowance $50,600,000

60 Chestermere CIVIC and Recreation Complex | Concept Plan 61 Global Cost Summary - Phase 1 - City Hall Page 5 of 17 Global Cost Summary - Phase 2 Page 6 of 17 Recommendations and Next steps

The development of a civic recreation and community centre presents a significant opportunity In keeping with the recent CMRB Recreation TAG objectives, there is an opportunity to align for the City of Chestermere to support the current population and bolster continued growth planning for the construction of future regional recreation facilities on the east side of Calgary in the community as it expands its population over the next 10+ years. This project in terms in a coherent and coordinated fashion. In particular, the City of Calgary’s proposed Forest of both concept and program suggests an innovative and forward-thinking vision on the part Lawn project and Chestermere’s gateway project are perfect examples of a joint inter-municipal of the City of Chestermere. A vision that will not only establish an important community- planning process that would result in complimentary facilities. Timing of both projects allow for based destination for the residents that reflects values of well-being and openness, but will also this integrated approach in order to better serve citizens residing within the region. provide an exciting gateway to the city looking beyond its borders. The goal of this feasibility Finally, as referenced previously in this report, the Chestermere Regional Recreation Facility study has been to determine a suitable site and program for a future civic recreation centre, is reaching the end of its useful life and there is an opportunity for the City of Chestermere and establish a recommended concept for such a project. Considerable planning and research and Rocky View County to establish new regional recreation priorities. Although timing may has been put into the project thus far, but there are a number of critical steps that still need not prove to facilitate a partnership approach to constructing a new facility, there is a clear to be done to ensure it is realized as a vital civic centre that fulfills the strategic vision of opportunity for the two municipalities to ensure that the recreation and social needs of current Chestermere. and future Rocky View County residents are accommodated within this planning process.

OFF-SITE LEVIES FACILITY DESIGN Although a new recreation center levy was established in 2017, the City has made significant The City of Chestermere has involved the critical stakeholders throughout the planning process, changes to the original plans in consultation with Council and the intended land owner. The City and the next step is to broaden the conversation, now that a concrete project has been identified needs to test the level of funding capacity available through developer off-site levy fees, especially with a clear concept, site and vision. A schematic design process will further involve key user given the recent COVID pandemic that has created a national health crisis and which will have groups, stakeholders and potential funders to make sure that the functional program and design a short-term negative impact on the economy and regional growth. The levy rates need to be meets the needs of all user groups, vulnerable populations, families and seniors from both a reviewed with developers “as a whole” and it is anticipated that these partnership discussions will recreation and cultural perspective. This process can be done in concert with the refinement of a focus on revised development targets, funding options, timing, cost estimates and comparability to regional business plan that allows for innovation and is modeled after several Western Canadian other rates within the region. recreation and civic complexes which have focused on cost containment, functionality, and service to a broad regional constituency. A creative design will optimize facility usage and follow best practices with respect to reducing the facility’s carbon footprint. BUSINESS PLAN By using a pre-engineered approach for the fieldhouse, married with a conventionally constructed A business plan will further define the recreation delivery of service model options, financing front-facing library and community center, the development of detailed drawings will be able to options, projected usage, annual projected fees/revenues, annual operating costs, market potential be accelerated should funding opportunities become available. for sport, fitness and general recreation participation. There are opportunities for synergies between a new library and recreation center, and a joint business planning process will explore how spaces and programming might be shared between ADDITIONAL ECONOMIC BENEFITS AND JOB CREATION the City and the Library. The library is embarking on the development of a business plan to better The benefits of the proposed City of Chestermere Civic Centre include helping the unemployed understand its future challenges, opportunities and operating costs. As such, alignment is needed through the creation of better jobs, building critical civic infrastructure, advancing Canada's between the two business plans in order to optimize the long-term benefits to the community and knowledge economy in the area of environmental and climate change strategies as it pertains to understand how efficiencies can be gained. green building construction, supporting industries and communities, and strengthening Canada's financial system post COVID-19 pandemic. An estimate of the number of direct jobs (occupations that work directly on the project, such as REVISED LAND USE PLAN AND REGIONAL ALIGNMENT project planners, designers, engineers, and construction workers) the number of indirect jobs The vision for a new gateway site will necessitate the need to re-visit some of the planning (positions related to suppliers of materials such as steel, concrete, wood, etc) and the number of work completed for the Bridgeport and Dawson’s Landing Outline Plan. Fortunately the key induced job (jobs created by the spending of monies provided through project employees’ local stakeholders have been involved throughout this planning process and appear prepared to explore spending for items such as groceries, gas, entertainment, etc.) can be calculated using industry and make the necessary modifications to the approved plans. recommended multipliers applied to total construction costs. Part of that work will involve the investigation of site servicing details and requirements (e.g. At a total estimated construction cost of $68M (estimated total project cost plus estimated costs related to the potential need for a lift station) and standard geotechnical investigation of the land. to account for exclusions listed on pg. 57), the project would result in approximately 1088 direct Additionally, the existing outline plans will need to be revised to reflect the changes and impact of jobs using the simple multiplier method ( Statistics Canada. Table 36-10-0113-01 Input-output a civic center on the surrounding proposed development and timing of build-out. multipliers, provincial and territorial, summary level) contributing to both local and regional Furthermore, negotiation of land with landowners and the dedication of municipal reserve land economies. There is a need to do further research to understand the current economic climate in by developers will need to be re-visited and amended. Alberta to see if job creation numbers have changed.

62 Chestermere CIVIC and Recreation Complex | Concept Plan 63 Appendix A

Chestermere public library - 12,000 ft2 program future aquatics - detailed program

2.0 Chestermere Public Library Units Unit SM Net SM Unit SF Net SF 5.0 Aquatics Units Unit SM Net SM Unit SF Net SF

2.1 Front-of-House 5.1 Natatorium

2.1.1 Help Desk (2 person-stations) 2 7 14 75 150 5.1.1 Lap Pool (25m - 6 lane) 1 360 360 3875 3875 2.1.2 Self-Check-out Kiosks (3) 3 2 6 20 60 5.1.2 Leisure Pool 1 240 240 2584 2584 2.1.3 Holds Pickup Area 1 11 11 120 120 5.1.3 Hot Pool 1 30 30 323 323 2.1.4 Reference Desk 2 7 14 75 150 5.1.4 Pool Deck (incl. on-deck shower) 1 494 494 5318 5318 5.1.5 Sauna 1 10 10 108 108 2.2 Collections 5.1.6 Steam Room 1 15 15 161 161 5.1.7 Parents Viewing Area 1 25 25 269 269 2.2.1 Children's Collection Stacks 60pcs/lineal foot 15,000 0.01 77 0.06 825 (3 shelves height, and based on 3.5 sq. ft. area per lineal foot) Total Sub-Component Assignable Area Sub-Total 1174 12638 2.2.2 Teen Collection Stacks (50 pcs/lineal foot, 5 shelves h 5,000 0.01 33 0.07 350 2.2.3 Adult Collection Stacks (50 pcs /lineal foot, 5 shelves 25,000 0.01 163 0.07 1,750 5.2 Pool Ancillary Spaces 2.2.4 Multi-Media and Magazines (120 pcs/lineal foot, 4 sh 8,000 0.00 22 0.03 240 (magazines stacked in cubbie behind display face copy) 5.2.1 Reception / Control Counter 1 20 20 215 215 5.2.2 Pool Manager / Programmer Offices 4 12 48 129 517 2.3 Social, Program and Study Areas 5.2.3 Lifeguarding On-Deck Office 1 20 20 215 215 5.2.4 Birthday Party Room / Multi-Purpose 1 45 45 484 484 2.3.1 Children's Open Program Area 1 42 42 450 450 5.2.5 First Aid Room 1 10 10 108 108 2.3.2 Soft-Seating Lounge Areas 10 5 46 50 500 5.2.6 Storage 1 30 30 323 323 2.3.3 Teen and Adult Study Tables and Carrels 10 3 33 35 350 5.2.7 Staffroom 1 20 20 215 215 2.3.4 Teen and Adult Computer Study Stations 10 5 46 50 500 5.2.8 Maintenance Shop 1 20 20 215 215 5.2.9 Custodial Room 1 10 10 108 108 2.3.5 Enclosed Group or Quiet Study Room 2 14 28 150 300 5.2.10 Chemical Storage 1 10 10 108 108 2.3.6 Enclosed Program Rooms (Rentable) 2 79 158 850 1,700 2.3.7 Program Rooms Storage 2 4 8 45 90 Total Sub-Component Assignable Area Sub-Total 233 2508 2.3.8 Printer/Copiers 2 2 4 20 40

5.3 Change Rooms (Bather Load 400 Max.) 2.4 Staff Back-of-House Functions 5.3.1 Women's Changeroom (60 locker columns) 60 2 120 22 1292 2.4.1 Book Drop and Slot (after hours) 1 2 2 25 25 Lockers, Washrooms, Drying Area, Showers 2.4.2 Librarian's Work Room, Sorting Machine and Carts 1 42 42 450 450 5.3.2 Men's Changerooms (60 locker columns) 60 2 120 22 1292 2.4.3 Librarian's Workstations 4 7 28 75 300 Lockers, Washrooms, Drying Area, Showers 2.4.4 IT Support and Server Room 1 11 11 120 120 5.3.3 Family Changerooms (40 rooms) 40 5 200 54 2153 2.4.5 Shipping Receiving Dock 1 14 14 150 150 Family Changeroom Lockers (240 locker columns) 2.4.6 Head Librarian Office 1 11 11 120 120 5.3.4 Lifeguards Unisex Change Room 1 20 20 215 215 2.4.7 Copy / Storage Area 1 7 7 75 75 5.3.5 Stroller / Wheelchair Parking (distributed) 1 15 15 161 161 2.4.8 Staff Room 1 13 13 135 135 2.4.9 Staff Washroom 1 3 3 30 30 Total Sub-Component Assignable Area Sub-Total 475 5113 2.4.10 Custodial Closet 1 2 2 20 20 Component Assigned Area Sub-Total 1882 20260 Total Component Assignable Area Sub-Total 836 9,000 Lobby - Common Area 7% 132 1418 Lobby and Entry Vestibule Area 42 450 Component Internal Circulation 8% 151 1621 Public Washrooms Allowance 6 5 28 50 300 Pool Mechanical Room 300 3233 Major Circulation Allowance 15% 125 1350 Pool Tunnel to Lap Pool 300 3230 Mechanical and Electrical Allowance 6% 52 555 Pro-Rated Building Mechanical / Electrical / IT 8% 151 1621 Walls and Structure Allowance 3.8% 32 345 Pro-Rated Walls and Structure 3% 56 608

Gross Component Area 1,115 12,000 Component Gross Area Total 2972 31989

Net-to-Gross Ratio 1: 1.33 Assignable: 75%

Collection based on Shelve Capacity x 85%: 45050 Maximum Collection Capacity: 53,000 Collections Area as a Percentage of Total Assigned Area: 35% Volumes per Gross Square Footage: 3.8

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